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Case Manager - Family Services

  • Morwell, VIC, Australia, 3840
  • Fixed Term - Part time
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The Organisation

The Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency (VACCA) is an Aboriginal Community-Controlled organisation that supports and advocates for the Aboriginal Community and is the largest organisation of its kind in Australia. The VACCA team is committed to the organisation’s visions and values, passionately providing support, service and advocacy for our children and other vulnerable members of the community.

Our strength lies with our people.

About the role

As a Case Manager within our Family Services team, you will walk alongside Aboriginal children and families, providing culturally safe and trauma-informed support that strengthens wellbeing and builds on family strengths. Working closely with parents, carers, community partners and colleagues, you will help families share their story in their own way, identify their goals, and make decisions that support self-determination and positive outcomes for their children and future.

About You

You are passionate about walking alongside Aboriginal children and families, building strong relationships through culturally safe, trauma-informed practice. You listen deeply, value each family's voice, and support parents to build confidence, strengthen parenting skills, and achieve their goals. Through outreach, coaching, mentoring and practical support, you help families navigate challenges, celebrate strengths, and create positive change. You understand the importance of connection to culture, community and Country, and are committed to empowering families to make decisions, share their stories, and build futures grounded in strength, hope and resilience.

  • Desirable:
  • Certificate, Diploma or Degree qualification in Community Services, Social Worker and/or substantial experience in these fields
  • Requirements:
  • Valid Police Check, a Victorian Working with Children’s Check for a paid employee (or willingness to obtain) and a Victorian Driver Licence.
  • Current COVID-19 vaccination (Strongly Recommended)

What we can offer you

  • A supportive environment that includes comprehensive induction
  • The support of regular internal supervision
  • Professional development and training opportunities 
  • Attractive salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  • 17.5%  loading on annual leave
  • Access to agency vehicles for all work-related travel 
  • Access to Employee support and wellbeing programs 
  • Paid parental leave after 12 months of ongoing employment
  • Opportunity to work and build connection with the Aboriginal Community and culture
  • Fitness Passport - allowing you (and your family) access to any of the facilities available on this program 

 We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to apply

Applications should include a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and current resume.

We encourage applicants to view the Position Description prior to applying.

Please click here to download the position description for this role.  Download File Case Manager - PT Fixed 12 Months PD.pdf

Application closes by Friday 14th August 2026

We are committed to Aboriginal self-determination and supporting strong, safe, thriving Aboriginal communities and aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity, honouring all cultural backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities and spiritual beliefs.

VACCA is a child-safe organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people with zero tolerance for child abuse. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement of employment and periodically following commencement.

VACCA is an equal opportunity employer and has a smoke-free workplace policy

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